Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life

Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life Job ID: 303353 Location: Summerville Campus Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at Location Augusta University- Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 Job Summary The Associate Director of Residence Life serves as a senior member of the Housing and Residence Life leadership team for the Housing and Residence Life department at Augusta University. The Associate Director's primary responsibilities include: staff supervision, program development, retention initiatives, staff training, and management of daily operations for residential facilities. Secondary responsibilities include, but are not limited to administrative functions, room assignments, and facilities management. The Associate Director helps to create personal growth experiences by facilitating student development opportunities, as well as developing a sense of community for the residential program. Responsibilities SUPERVISION Directly supervise 2-4 Residence Life Coordinators, 2 Program Coordinators, and indirectly supervise 1-4 Graduate Assistants. Provide indirect supervision and development for over 50 student leaders. Assess the skills and development of Residence Life Coordinators while providing opportunities for professional growth. Ensure staff receive the necessary orientation and training to navigate policies, procedures, and the campus environment. Advocate for staff by helping them navigate work responsibilities and student concerns. Provide leadership for the planning and development of Living Learning Communities and academic initiatives in collaboration with faculty. Provide formal and informal training opportunities for full-time, graduate, and student staff. ADMINISTRATIVE Assist with the design, planning, and implementation of residential education programming. Collaborate to evaluate and analyze the student experience, student learning, and engagement. Use evaluation results to implement programs for continuous improvement. Participate in strategic planning activities to establish departmental and divisional goals. Manage facilities by assisting staff with facility upkeep, reporting, and tracking intentional damages. Participate in crisis management and emergency response trainings and exercises. Serve on call for after-hours emergencies on a rotating basis for residential crisis response. Coordinate staff training activities and selection processes for the assigned area. Provide budgetary oversight for the assigned area. STUDENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Develop a comprehensive, academically supportive community for the campus. Assist staff in assessing student needs and provide educational and social programs to effectively meet those needs. Initiate and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, family members, and external constituents. Coordinate responses to student behavior concerns in accordance with the Dean of Student Life Office and the Housing and Residence Life Handbook and Agreement. OTHER Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Required Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Experienced supervising full-time staff; a scholarly-practitioner approach to student affairs work; a commitment to professional development and academic achievement; and the ability to lead and multi-task effectively in a changing department. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality. Detail-oriented. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Band: B11 Salary: $56,600.00/Annually-$61,727.88/Annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Credit Check This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment. Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Augusta University